Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the steering head
1. Wash:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
2. Check:
- Bearings
- Bearing races Damage/pitting →Replace.
3. Replace:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower bracket with a floor chisel "2" and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing races.
| CAUTION: If the bearing races are not installed properly, the steering head pipe could be damaged. |
NOTE:
- Always replace the bearings and bearing races as a set.
- Whenever the steering head is disassembled, replace the dust seal.
4. Check:
- Upper bracket
- Lower bracket (along with the steering stem) Bends/cracks/damage →Replace.
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower r ...
Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD ...
Other materials:
Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
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Indicator and warning lights
Indicator and warning lights
Neutral indicator light""
Turn signal indicator light""
High beam indicator light""
Engine trouble warning light""
Coolant temperature warning light""
Turn signal indicator light""
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed t ...
Assembling the front brake caliper
WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake components
should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake components
as they will cause the brake caliper
dust seals and piston seals to swell and
distort.
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